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How do you turn an object into a block in AutoCAD?
To Define a Block for the Current Drawing
- Create the objects you want to use in the block definition.
- Click Insert tab Block Definition panel Create Block. …
- In the Block Definition dialog box, enter a block name in the Name box.
- Under Objects, select Convert to Block.
How do you make blocks?
To create a block in a drawing
- Click the Create Block tool button ( ) on the Tools toolbar.
- Choose Create Block in the Tools menu.
- Type block in the command bar, then press Enter.
What is the shortcut key for insert a block?
One-key shortcuts
Q | QSAVE / Saves the current drawing. |
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J | JOIN / Joins similar objects to form a single, unbroken object. |
M | MOVE / Moves objects a specified distance in a specified direction. |
N | NEW / Create a new drawing. |
I | INSERT / Inserts a block or drawing into the current drawing. |
What is the first step in creating a block?
First, press CTRL+SHIFT+C on the keyboard, and then snap to the “insertion” point where you want the block to be defined. Then, select the objects from which you want to make a block and press ENTER.
How do you create a block attribute?
To Create and Attach an Attribute Definition
- Click Home tab Block panel Define Attributes. Find.
- In the Attribute Definition dialog box, set the attribute modes and enter tag information, location, and text options.
- Click OK.
- Create or redefine a block (BLOCK).
How do you create and insert blocks?
To Create a Block
- Click Insert tab Block panel Create Block.
- Enter a name for the block.
- Click Select Objects, and select the graphic symbol and the attributes to include in the elevation label.
- For Insert Units, select Unitless.